Private Caves Tour with a Geologist

Explore volcanic caves with a geologist, taste local cheese, visit an organic farm, and swim in natural pools. Customize your private tour today.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gruta do Natal - Lava tube, the cave spreads horizontally where you one can see small detailed lava forms. Some low ceiling areas that require care, so not recommended for those with mobility issues.
  • Furnas do Enxofre - Ground steaming area with sulfur vents, there is a small circular walking path to best view the unique flora and geology of the area.
  • Algar do Carvao - Volcanic chimney, the cave spreads mostly vertically. One can appreciate the monumental wide rooms.
  • Cinco Ribeiras - Rocky beach area from where you can see the southwest coast and, if the weather allows, São Jorge and Pico Islands.
  • Angra do Heroismo - Small family farm where you can enjoy the beauty and aromas of the variety of plants and taste some homemade coffee and liquors.
  • Angra do Heroismo - Important Note- The remaining (Hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Geologist expert guide
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Infant’s car seats
  • Entrance Fee to Gruta do Natal - €9.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)
  • Entrance Fee to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)
Additional Information

Have you ever imagined yourself inside a volcano? In this tour, guided by a geologist, we will visit Gruta do Natal (Christmas Cave) and Algar do Carvão. From here in the center of the island, depending on the weather we can choose to taste our famous local cheese while learning some of the region’s history or visit a local organic farm where coffee trees grow side-by-side with tropical fruits (banana, papaya, passion-fruit…). You will be able to meet the farm owners and learn from them while trying the locally produced coffee and other delicacies according to the season. If you’d like to take a dip in one of our natural pools along the way, bring a towel and a swimsuit. The experience is a fully customizable private tour custom-made according to your personal needs and wishes. The Caves are open on afternoon (14:00 - 18:00 summer / 14:30 - 17:30 winter). Between October and April close on Sundays, Mondays and Thursday.

Location
Praça Velha
We will meet at "Praça velha", main square, just in front of the city hall main door.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jackieonthemove2017
May 1, 2024
Excellent afternoon! Time well spent! - We booked this tour with Ricardo and had a fantastic time. Ricardo was prompt and very friendly and sweet. He was enthusiastic about our tour and excited to show us all of the interesting aspects of the tour. He is very knowledgeable and an excellent Guide. He took us on a side trip to a coffee plantation that we found to be very interesting and we spent some time the the owner and his wife chatting and enjoying their hospitality. I would highly recommend this tour. Far superior to boarding a bus and being dragged around...Thank you again Ricardo!
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